Alerts Only
Alerts Only is a Pomodoro timer with no background sound at all: silence while you work and a soft cue when it is time to switch. It is for when any sound gets in the way, or when you already have your own music.
- Sounds like
- Silence, then a soft cue
- Movement
- No background sound
- Often used for
- Silent work, your own music, calls and meetings
What it is
You may focus best in silence, or prefer your own music or a podcast. Alerts Only keeps the structure of a Pomodoro session (the timer and the bell) and removes everything else, so you can combine it with whatever you like.
What it sounds like
Nothing in between. You hear a soft, short cue at the start of each focus block and at the start of each break.
When people use it
You might prefer it if…
- 01background noise gets in the way
- 02you already listen to your own music
- 03you only want the timer
Compared with others
Alerts Only is the opposite of the noise colors and nature sounds: no background at all. If you would like a little help masking sounds, try brown noise at a low volume.
Not for you? Try…
Luneia Focus
Try Alerts Only in a session.
Questions
Alerts Only, answered.
Is there a Pomodoro timer without music?
Yes. Alerts Only has no music and no background sound, just soft alerts at the start of each block and break.
Can I use my own music with the timer?
Yes. Alerts Only is made for that: play your own music and let the timer handle the structure.
Is silence better than background noise for studying?
It depends on you. You may focus best in silence or with a steady sound. Try both for a few sessions.
Will I hear the alerts over my music?
The alerts are soft, so keep your music at a moderate volume to hear them.
Where can I use Alerts Only?
Open the free Pomodoro timer with Alerts Only selected, or play an alerts-only session on YouTube from the list below.
Keep reading
Guides to go with it
Letters